iPhone apps for the fashionista

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iPhone and iPad apps you don't want to miss

iPhones and iPads are a big part of many of our lives. Between the useful functions they serve and the entertainment they provide, some of us have our iPhone or iPad in our hot little hands regularly. You've heard the saying "There's an app for that" -- and there is! We're bringing you fun apps for your iPhone or iPad. Check out some of the great game apps you can use to keep your fabulous look.

Looking good takes work -- right, girls? Why not simplify the behind-the-scenes effort that allows you to rock the hottest boots (that you scored for a ridiculously low price) and the best designer jeans? It's time to update your iPhone and iPad apps with a handful of fashion apps. We've rounded up five fantastic apps for the fashionista.

Gilt on the go

If you're a fashion-loving savvy shopper, we don't need to tell you about Gilt Groupe. But perhaps you're not aware of Gilt on the Go. This iPhone and iPad app lets you cut the ties with your desktop or laptop without missing any of Gilt's fabulous fashion deals. You'll get real-time sale alerts, remain in sync with official Gilt time, see upcoming sales and more. How did you ever survive without this?

Price: Free

Snapette

One reviewer summed up Snapette perfectly: "If Gossip Girl was a fashion app, this would be it." Snapette is an iPhone and iPad app that will keep you outfitted in the most fashionable accessory finds, sans the astronomical effort to score them. This app gathers up the shoes and handbags that are close to your current location, then delivers them to your device. Brilliant.

Price: Free

Stylebook

Figure out what's in your closet and how to wear it with the Stylebook app. Think of it like Pinterest for your closet. You can import your clothes, create outfits, plan what you want to wear and track your style inspiration. You snap pics of your clothes and get down to business with this super-easy app. If style is your middle name, Stylebook should be on your phone.

Price: $3.99

Shop Style

The style maven always knows what's hot from her favorite retailers. The smart style maven knows how to do this easily and on her iPhone. Shop Style gathers the goods from the best designers, sold by the best retailers (think Nordstrom, ShopBop, Sephora and more), and delivers them to your phone. Browse, search, refine, favorite and, of course, buy! Also get spectacular sale alerts.

Price: Free

Zappos Mobile

Shoes, shoes, shoes. Fashionistas know that shoes are one of the most important parts of their daily getup. Frugal fashionistas score shoe deals from Zappos, but there's no reason to be limited to your laptop. Download the Zappos Mobile app on your iPhone or iPad and shop Zappos' endless selection on the go. Get all of the awesomeness of Zappos, like great customer service and free shipping, on your iPhone.